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Do Fat Cells Ever Really Go Away?

January 5, 2017

Written byCuriosity Staff

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What happens when you burn fat during an awesome CrossFit session? Well, it doesn't disappear, that's for sure. Your fat cells never go away, but they do grow and shrink depending on if you're gaining or losing weight. This is a wonderful thing because fat cells are super important—they help you store energy for tomorrow's workout, after all. In the following video, learn more about the varied biological benefits of fat cells.

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